Paolo was raised in a primarily white,Italian neighbourhood and most of his friends are white and/or Italian.When questioned on his lack of social diversity by a new friend,he says he simply doesn't "relate well" to a lot of other ethnic groups.Paolo's attitude can be explained by

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Social distance refers to the psychological and physical distance between different groups in society. In this case, Paolo's lack of social diversity and inability to relate to other ethnic groups suggests a high social distance between himself and these groups.

Paolo Was Raised in a Primarily White,Italian Neighbourhood and Most